LRB-1211/1
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1999 - 2000 LEGISLATURE
January 26, 1999 - Introduced by Representatives Ladwig, F. Lasee, Pettis, Suder,
Ainsworth, Brandemuehl, Freese, Gunderson, Huebsch, Musser, Owens,
Powers, Seratti, Sykora, Vrakas and Kaufert, cosponsored by Senators
Fitzgerald, Drzewiecki, A. Lasee and Roessler. Referred to Committee on
Criminal Justice.
AJR16,1,2
1Relating to: providing for an advisory referendum on the question of enacting the
2death penalty in this state.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
This joint resolution calls for an advisory referendum on the question of
enacting the death penalty in this state for certain types of first-degree intentional
homicide, as the legislature may prescribe by law. The referendum is to be held at
the next spring or general election occurring not sooner than 45 days after adoption
of the resolution.
AJR16,1,6
3Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the following
4question be submitted, for advisory purposes only, to the voters of this state at the
5next spring or general election occurring not sooner than 45 days after adoption of
6this resolution:
AJR16,1,9
7Question 1: Death penalty in Wisconsin. "Should the death penalty be
8enacted in the State of Wisconsin for certain types of first-degree intentional
9homicide as the legislature may prescribe by law?"
